By Mara Knaub | Yuma Sun
Noting that there’s no longer a demand for large-scale solar projects, the Yuma County Board of Supervisors has nixed the proposed Renewable Energy Incentive District (REID) project.
Although not wanting formal districts, the supervisors still asked that maps be drawn designating areas considered suitable for such projects.
The goal of the project had been to identify areas in the county where solar development could be encouraged to minimize impact on the community.
Officials had hoped that offering incentives, such as not having to seek a special use permit, would move developers to build projects in the districts.
The real incentive would have been the time saved – three to four months – because developers wouldn’t have to request special use permits.
The board had selected three potential areas for the district:
If you’d like to discuss energy issues, contact Court Rich, director of Rose Law Group’s Renewable Energy Department at crich@roselawgroup.com
